Commissioners Apostolos Tzitzikostas and Andrius Kubilius participate in the extraordinary TEN-T Committee with Member States, aimed at speeding up the EU’s military mobility policy -a cornerstone of Europe’s defence and security architecture.
Transport Infrastructure
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The Romanian city of Iași has introduced the first of 18 new electric trams, designed to cut emissions and improve urban mobility. The remaining vehicles will be delivered in phases as part of a major public transport upgrade.
Zagreb’s public transport operator ZET has launched a €50 million tender to acquire 70 electric buses, part of the city’s shift to a zero-emission fleet.
Vienna is redesigning part of Neubaugürtel to add a safe, two-way cycleway near the Westbahnhof. The new route will cut travel distance for cyclists without disrupting car traffic.
Düsseldorf has opened Europe’s most powerful hydrogen station, enabling high-capacity hydrogen refuelling for buses, trucks and cars.
The European Union Agency for Railways is revising the technical provisions related to the interface between the train and the platform, with the goal of increasing independent accessibility.
Rome is set to roll out 250 electric buses and 100% renewable-powered charging, bringing zero-emission transport to the city’s east and west districts.
To improve the movement of military troops, equipment and assets across the European Union and beyond, the European Commission and the EU’s High Representative, have started discussions with stakeholders to develop a Military Mobility Package.
Turku, Finland, has wrapped up its work on the EU-funded SCALE-UP project, improving transport options with park-and-ride upgrades, bike services and smart mobility tools.
From inclusive public transport to data-driven city planning, urban mobility was at the heart of the 16th ITS European Congress in Seville.
